[X Newbies] eMac can't keep time

[Wiley Hodges]

I actually believe that the network time capability has the ability to 
help with clock accuracy even when you're not connected to the network.

The underlying UNIX ntpd measures the rate at which your clock drifts 
out of time, and applies compensation to your system clock based on 
this observed skew. Without using a time server, there's no basis for 
this measurement. Once you start using a time server, you should see 
more accurate timekeeping from you system clock.

The guys who wrote ntpd were pretty anal; not only does ntpd measure 
clock drift, it also estimates the time it takes for a packet 
containing time data to reach your machine from the time server and 
compensates for that transit time.

As always, your mileage may vary, particularly if there's a hardware 
problem with your clock.

Best,

--Wiley


On Friday, Feb 7, 2003, at 07:28 US/Pacific, David Crandon wrote:

> It has baffled me that while they have had $10 watches that keep almost
> perfect time for the last 15 years, a $3000 computer can't.
>
> It's always been this way...yes, you need network time to keep it it 
> line.
>
> David Crandon
>
> Deetya wrote:
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> I'm confused why my eMac can't seem to keep the time. The clock would
>> speed up until it's woefully out of sync with real time.
>>
>> Is it a weak battery or something?
>>
>> I don't use network time. Should I use it? Will it cure the
>> time-wonkiness, or is it only a treatment, not a cure?
>>
>> I'm on an eMac with Mac OS 10.1.5
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> I love to give homemade gifts... umm, which of the kids would you 
>> like?
>>
>> ----------
>> Check out the Mac OS X email list FAQ
>> http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/X.html
>>
>> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <X-Newbies-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
>> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to 
>> <X-Newbies-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
>> Need help from a real person? Try.  
>> <X-Newbies-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
>>
>> ----------
>> $14.99 Unlimited Nationwide Mac Dialup and Mac Web Hosting from your 
>> Mac ISP
>> Serious Mac Internet Solutions From NineWire!   
>> http://macinternetaccess.com
>>
>> DVIator   | Run Dual ADC displays on your G4 or just one on an older 
>> Mac!
>> Dr. Bott  | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/DVIator.html>
>>
>>    Support   | Support this list by clicking here before you buy!
>>   this List  |  http://www.themacintoshguy.com/support.html
>>
>> OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - 
>> http://www.osxfaq.com
>
> ----------
> Check out the Mac OS X email list FAQ
> http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/X.html
>
> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <X-Newbies-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to 
> <X-Newbies-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
> Need help from a real person? Try.  
> <X-Newbies-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
>
> ----------
> $14.99 Unlimited Nationwide Mac Dialup and Mac Web Hosting from your 
> Mac ISP
> Serious Mac Internet Solutions From NineWire!   
> http://macinternetaccess.com
>
> DVIator   | Run Dual ADC displays on your G4 or just one on an older 
> Mac!
> Dr. Bott  | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/DVIator.html>
>
>    Support   | Support this list by clicking here before you buy!
>   this List  |  http://www.themacintoshguy.com/support.html
>
> OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - 
> http://www.osxfaq.com